Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor to lead health and safety initiatives. This role involves implementing ISO certified systems, fostering a positive safety culture, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be responsible for delivering training programs, auditing safety measures, and building relationships with stakeholders to enhance safety practices. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits such as a car allowance, a health cash plan, and development opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about safety and compliance.

Benefits

Annual car allowance

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

24/7 e-learning modules

Training and development opportunities

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Free onsite parking

5% matched pension

4x salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems.
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver health, safety, and environmental risk strategy.
• Implement ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accident investigation

Negotiation and influencing

Root cause analysis

Education

Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent

Auditing qualifications

Environmental risk qualifications

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

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Risk and Safety Compliance Advisor (Hiring Immediately), Cardiff

Client: Smiths News

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

• Nationwide travel
• About the role
• Responsible for delivering the health, safety, and environmental risk strategy as set by the Head of Safety & Risk.
• Implementing ISO certified safety and environmental management systems.
• Acting as Subject Matter Expert for health and safety, environmental risk, and safety culture at Smiths News, including road transport and operational yard safety at company and third-party locations.
• Owning company health and safety policies, training, and audit regimes, ensuring appropriate management and compliance.
• Delivering Human Factors and Safety Culture Awareness programs to foster positive behaviors and a just safety culture.
• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders interested in safety and legal compliance (e.g., HSE, DVSA, Local Authorities, Trade Bodies).
• Ensuring incidents and accidents are thoroughly investigated by trained colleagues, with appropriate escalation and external stakeholder liaison.

What we can offer you

In addition to free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance, and a 5% matched pension, benefits include:

• £5,688 annual car allowance or company car
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Access to 24/7 e-learning modules, training, and development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to Work schemes, and more

About you

• Nebosh Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated systems
• Auditing qualifications and experience
• Environmental risk qualifications
• Extensive accident investigation experience, including root cause analysis
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to negotiate and influence at senior levels
• A valid UK driving license (company car may be provided)

Note: You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

About us

Smiths News is the UK’s largest news wholesaler, serving 22,400 retailers daily from 33 distribution centers.

We value inclusion and diversity, aiming to build a culture embracing all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. We are committed to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.